The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune has been set up by the Government of India, at par with the IITs and IISc Bangalore. The Government of India has generously invested in IISER to set up state-of-the-art research facilities in all branches of basic science (physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology) and to promote interdisciplinary areas of research. IISER Pune pursues full-fledged research not only at the institute and but also in a network arrangement with other internationally reputed research institutions. IISER Pune is already equipped with state of the art research facilities. IISER Pune invites applications for faculty positions from candidates possessing excellent academic records and research experience. IISER Pune aims to provide an excellent academic ambience and attractive research funding. Faculty members will also receive a professional development allowance of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) per year for a period of 3 years for the expenses towards participating in national/international conferences, membership fee of professional bodies and contingent expenses etc. Salary will be as per the pay structure given below with allowances as admissible to Central Government employees in Pune. In addition, faculty joining IISER Pune will be eligible for medical reimbursement as per the Central Government Health Scheme and New Pension Scheme applicable to the government employees joining on or after January 01, 2004.

Sr. No.

Position

Pay Level (7th Pay)

Entry Pay

*DA (@7%)

Total (including 30 % HRA and Transport Allowance)

1

Professor

14A

Rs. 159100

Rs. 11137

Rs. 195531

2

Associate Professor

13A2

Rs.139600

Rs. 9772

Rs. 172806

3

Assistant Professor (Grade I)

12

Rs. 101500

Rs. 7105

Rs. 127749

1] HRA & TA as per the 6th pay, revision of which as per the 7th pay commission recommendation is yet to be implemented.
*2] DA revision is due w.e.f. July 2018

Applicants with a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to research and education in IISER Pune with teaching and Post-Doctoral research experience of minimum 3 years in relevant areas (experience criteria may be relaxed for exceptional candidates) may apply.

All government rules regarding reservation in respect of SC/ST/OBC/PD will be followed.

We now have an online application system. Applications sent by email will no longer be accepted.

Applicant is advised to read carefully the terms and conditions of faculty appointment and promotion policy at IISER Pune. No faculty applications will be considered for chemistry programme from 1st February 2018 onwards till further notice.

Anunofficial FAQlist has been prepared by our faculty to aid prospective candidates. Applicants are encouraged to read this document prior to initiating the application process.

For discipline-specific enquiries please contact:

Biology: Dr Thomas Pucadyil (pucadyil at iiserpune.ac.in)

Chemistry: Dr Aloke Das (a.das at iiserpune.ac.in)

Humanities and Social Sciences: Dr John Mathew (john.mathewat iiserpune.ac.in)